Moses
boy name#515 in 2025Moses entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #119 in 1880, ranks #515 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#515
rank today
#119
peak (1880)
583
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #158 |
| 1890s | #192 |
| 1900s | #210 |
| 1910s | #264 |
| 1920s | #301 |
| 1930s | #332 |
| 1940s | #375 |
| 1950s | #441 |
| 1960s | #543 |
| 1970s | #489 |
| 1980s | #482 |
| 1990s | #540 |
| 2000s | #475 |
| 2010s | #490 |
| 2020s | #513 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Moses has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 29,500 people named Moses are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Moses alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Moses in 2025?
- Moses ranks #515 among US boy names in 2025, with 583 babies given the name.
- When was the name Moses most popular?
- Moses peaked in 1880, reaching #119 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Moses with classmates?
- Moses will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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